No evidence of Iranian involvement in bombing of girls' school in Iran. #Iran #USA #tomahawk #school

No evidence of nuclear weapons in Akrotiri. Analysis of modern satellite data, international security protocols and British defense doctrine refute the existence of an active nuclear arsenal in Cyprus. #iran ##akrotiri #cyprus #misinformation

Misleading headlines about drone interception "over Paphos" and closure of Cyprus airspace. factcheckcyprus.org/fact-checks/... #Cyprus #drones #iran #airports

Allegations of Iranian Su-35 attacks on US bases are unfounded. Based on the available evidence, the claim that Iranian Su-35s attacked a US base is false. The images circulating as evidence of the attack have been identified as archive footage from a military competition in Russia in 2021. #iran

Epstein's photo in Israel is an AI product The image is 100% AI Generated. Jeffrey Epstein died on August 10, 2019 at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in Manhattan. #Epstein #Israel #AI

Our experts have recently contributed to international media discourse on disinformation, in @euronews.com The interview features answers provided by @factcheckcyprus.bsky.social regarding a viral leaked video that has generated significant public attention in Cyprus. meddmo.eu/euronews-int...

Fake images claiming to show Nicolás Maduro after a US operation are AI-generated and not real. Tools detecting AI content show the pictures were created by generative systems, not actual photography. #Venezuela #Maduro #USA #strikes #AI

A new video repeats the claim that Russia abducted only 339 Ukrainian children and that reports of ~20,000 are false. This is misleading. The 339 figure refers to a limited negotiation list, not the total. Read our article factcheckcyprus.org/fact-checks/... #FactCheck #Ukraine #Disinformation

Claims that mRNA vaccines caused a “demographic collapse” do not stand up to evidence. Mortality peaks track COVID waves, fertility trends predate vaccines, and no credible data shows harm to reproduction. #FactCheck #Vaccines #Science #PublicHealth #misinformation

Kaja Kallas never stated that Russia attacked Germany or that Germany did not attack Russia. Kalas' message is about the historical aggression of Russia and the USSR, and the fact that at least 19 countries have been invaded over the past century. #Russiamisinformation #Germany #Ukraine #Germany

The claim is false. The map was not upside down, but mirrored due to the “mirror effect” of the front camera of the smartphone with which Macron was broadcasting the conversation in selfie mode. #Russia #misinformation #macron #Ukraine

15-minute cities” are not about controlling citizens. The idea promotes local access to work, shops, schools and leisure within 15 mins, reducing car use and improving life quality. Online claims suggesting restrictions or surveillance are false. #misinformation #factcheck

No evidence that Tylenol causes autism #Tylenol #factcheck #donaldtrump #misinformation

Cigarette butts can cause fires, especially in dry, windy weather. The fact that the filter did not burn in the Limassol district fire does not negate the AFT's conclusion, as cellulose acetate is heat-resistant. ##factcheck #misinformation #fires #Cyprus

Muslim politician in Belgium didn't tell Belgians to leave if they don't like Islam. #islam #misinformation #Belgium

No, COVID-19 vaccines did not kill more Americans than World War I, World War II, and the Vietnam War combined. #Covid-19 #misinformation #factcheck #vaccines

The Gaza food queue photo is real, showing aid distribution despite claims of staging. #Gaza #FactCheck #PhotoTruth #Journalism #MediaLiteracy #HumanitarianCrisis #VerifyBeforeSharing

No, the famine in Gaza is not limited to children with disabilities. #Gaza #Israel #misinformation #factcheck

MEP Feidias Panagiotou’s podcast has featured several misleading takes on the Russia-Ukraine war, including calling it a “civil war” rather than an international invasion. Our latest report examines some of the most troubling claims made on his show. 🔗 bit.ly/4kwv9HI

Meta’s replaced fact-checkers with “Community Notes” on FB & IG. Volunteers write notes, but few get published. Experts say it’s slow & not ready. Free speech or chaos? #Meta #CommunityNotes #FactChecking #SocialMedia #Misinformation

From ‘Nazi mercenaries’ to organ theft, Moscow’s lies about foreign volunteers in Ukraine aim to spread fear. But authentic voices like Steffen’s cut through all the #disinformation. Read Global Public Policy Institute (GPPi) Polina Lebedeva's guest piece – and #DontBeDeceived 👉 euvsd.info/H3ePZO9Z

The Israeli Air Force's contribution to the firefighting was presented with incomplete content. #Cyprus #Wildfires #Israel #FactCheck #BlueSky

Listen to our latest podcast on Spotify. Russia has not abducted only 339 Ukrainian children. That’s just one verified list. Over 19,000 are confirmed missing, many forcibly taken, adopted, or re-educated in Russia. #Ukraine #FactCheck #WarCrimes #misinformation

Ivermectin and fenbendazole do NOT cure cancer. #Melgibson #joerogan #cancer #misinformation

No, Russia hasn't just abducted 339 children from Ukraine, and no, it hasn't abducted them to protect them. factcheckcyprus.org/fact-checks/... #factcheck #misinformation #Russia #Ukraine

The Duran, based in Cyprus, is accused of spreading pro-Russian propaganda and disinformation. Who runs it and why does it matter? Read the revealing article by Fact Check Cyprus. 🔗 factcheckcyprus.org/media-litera... #TheDuran #MediaLiteracy #Disinformation #Cyprus #Russia #FactCheck

False claim that Emmanuel Macron was spotted with a bag of cocaine on the train to Kyiv. #Macron #Kiev ##factcheck #misinformation

There is no unanimous or final US position on laboratory origin, despite the government presentation on COVID.gov. #factcheck #misinformation #Fauci #SARS-CoV-2 #lableak

No, a woman's premarital affairs are not the strongest predictor of divorce. #factcheck #divorce #affairs

A new report highlights how TikTok influences Romania’s upcoming vote, raising concerns over misinformation and political ads. As platforms shape public opinion, should we push for stricter regulations? #Elections #TikTok #Politics #Romania #misinformation

📅 2 April – International Fact-Checking Day Stephen Fry warns about the dangers of misinformation and its threat to democracy. Fact-checkers are not just verifying facts—they defend free speech and truth in a world of fake news. Thanks @greecefactcheck.bsky.social #FactsMatter #FactCheckingDay

Misleading Claims About Post-Vaccination Syndrome Caused by COVID-19 Vaccines. #factcheck #covid19 #vaccine #misinformation

Using an autopen does not invalidate the "pardons" signed by Joe Biden #biden #trump #FactCheck #autopen

Sprawling Russian disinformation network is manipulating Western AI chatbots to spew pro-Kremlin propaganda

In this episode of Truth Talks, Loukia Taxitari of Neapolis University Pafos and Fact-Check Cyprus / Cyprus University of Technology / Τεχνολογικό Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου explores the dominant false narratives spreading on the island of Cyprus. #FactCheck #truthtalk

Misleading Claims About the 100-Year Agreement Between the UK and Ukraine. #Zelensky #Britain #misinformation

COVID-19 vaccines do not change people's behavior and personality. #factcheck #Covid-19 #vaccines

There’s misinformation about UK child grooming gangs. While the issue was overlooked by various governments, claims of a Labour cover-up are false. Keir Starmer pushed for action in 2008, leading to record prosecutions. #factcheck #uk #groomingscandal #Labour

Did USAID fund the creation of SARS-CoV-2? USAID funded EcoHealth Alliance under PREDICT, researching emerging viruses, including coronaviruses. No evidence links this funding to SARS-CoV-2's creation or "gain-of-function" research in Wuhan. factcheckcyprus.org/fact-checks/... #FactCheck #COVID19

Fact-checkers matter on X! The analysis of 1.17M Community Notes in 2024 shows fact-checking orgs are the 3rd most cited source globally. Notes citing them are more trusted & appear faster. Read the full report:👇 maldita.es?fbclid=IwY2x... #FactChecking #CommunityNotes #Disinfo

Our podcast addresses false claims circulating online regarding the war in Ukraine. The article specifically investigates and disproves assertions about Blackrock buying Ukrainian land, Russian forces controlling vast lithium deposits, and a mass exodus of the Ukrainian population #ukraine

There is no evidence that the U.S. Department of Defense paid Reuters for “massive social deception.” For more, read our article here 👇 factcheckcyprus.org/fact-checks/... #elonmusk #reuters #misinformation #factcheck

Is it true that Kaya Kalas said, "Let's cut Russia into smaller pieces so it won't be dangerous?

Is it true that Kaya Kalas said, "Let's cut Russia into smaller pieces so it won't be dangerous"?

We are thrilled and proud to announce that Fact Check Cyprus is now officially accredited by the European Fact-Checking Standards Network (EFCSN)! #FactCheckCyprus #EFCSN #FactChecking #Misinformation #MediaLiteracy #CUT #SCRC #MedDMO

Mental illnesses are NOT treated with "Holistic, Alternative and Energy Therapies"

Deepfake video hoaxes diabetes treatment to promote glucose monitoring devices. #deepfake #diabetes #factcheck

Clinton, Obama, Harris, and Warren's Gestures Are NOT Nazi Salutes #salute #factcheck #Obama #clinton

The video does NOT show an aircraft that can set fires with lasers.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez did NOT give a Nazi salute. #factcheck #AOC #salute